University of Milano-Bicocca School of Medicine and Surgery

Degrees

Medicine and Surgery

Location

Bergamo / Milan region

Living Costs

EUR 900-1,400 / month

Website

Link

Admission test

IMAT

The University of Milano-Bicocca School of Medicine and Surgery offers an English-taught Medicine and Surgery program connected to Bergamo. It is a public Italian Medicine option and should be planned through the annual Medicine and Dentistry in English admission process, commonly called IMAT by applicants.

The course is useful for students who want public university Medicine in Northern Italy, with a smaller Bergamo-based clinical setting while still being connected to the wider Milan university region.

Best fit

Students who want public Medicine in English in Lombardy, but prefer a Bergamo clinical base over a central Milan campus.

Degree format

Milano-Bicocca lists Medicine and Surgery as a 6-year, English-taught LM-41 single-cycle Medicine degree.

Recognition note

This is an Italian public Medicine degree. Medical licensing and registration after graduation depend on where you want to practise.

Medicine in English at Milano-Bicocca

The program to track here is Medicine and Surgery in English. Use the dedicated Medicine program page for the deeper view of curriculum, admissions, test format, seat categories, fees and IMAT Mentor preparation fit.

Medicine (LM-41)

12 Semesters

Public fees vary Tuition

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Program	Duration	Degree	Tuition model	Entry model
Medicine and Surgery	6 years	LM-41 single-cycle Medicine degree	Public university fee model; check Bicocca annual fee rules	Public Medicine in English admission; IMAT is mandatory

Admissions Snapshot

The current national seat table is the MUR 2026/27 Table B (D.M. 1005). It lists Milano-Bicocca Medicine and Surgery with 40 seats for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy and 20 seats for non-EU candidates resident abroad. Applicants for later intakes should verify the current annual decree before relying on place numbers.

What to check first

Annual MUR decree for Medicine and Dentistry in English.
Universitaly registration, test payment, seat category and preference rules.
Milano-Bicocca candidate information and any university-specific document deadlines.

2026 test date

The MUR 2026/27 decree set the Medicine and Surgery admission test for 29 September 2026. Future dates can change by decree.

Public IMAT Admission

Milano-Bicocca Medicine and Surgery belongs to public English Medicine and Dentistry admission. The MUR 2026/27 decree (D.M. 1005) sets a 60-question test in 100 minutes, with sections in reading and knowledge, logical reasoning and problems, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.

Test type

Public national admission

Admission is not a private university test. It follows the national process for English-taught Medicine and Dentistry.

Official rules

MUR and Universitaly

Use the active decree and Universitaly procedure for registration windows, scoring and ranking rules.

Preparation

IMAT study plan

Prepare Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, reasoning and reading, then adapt to the final specification for your year.

Tuition and Living Costs

Milano-Bicocca is a public university, so fees follow annual public-university rules rather than a fixed private tuition price. Applicants should use the current university fee and funding page before budgeting, especially if they need to submit income or international documentation.

Tuition model

Public fees can depend on the academic year, student status and financial documentation. Check the active Bicocca fee rules before making financial plans.

Bergamo and Milan-region costs

Use roughly EUR 900-1,400 per month as a practical Bergamo/Milan-region planning range before deposits, visa costs, travel and one-time setup expenses.

School, Hospital and Licensing

Bicocca's School of Medicine and Surgery is connected to the wider Milan university system, while the English Medicine and Surgery program is framed around Bergamo and the Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital clinical environment. As with all Medicine degrees, licensing after graduation depends on the country where the graduate wants to practise.

Student life in Bergamo

Bergamo gives students a smaller-city base in Lombardy, with access to Milan by regional transport. For many international applicants, this can mean a quieter daily rhythm than central Milan while still keeping the benefits of Northern Italy's hospital and university network.

Best-fit profile

Students who want public Medicine in Northern Italy with a Bergamo-centered clinical context.

Watch out for

Do not treat the course as private admission or assume fixed fees. Admission rules, seats and annual costs come from official public sources.

Student life around Milan for University of Milano-Bicocca students

University of Milano-Bicocca video

How IMAT Mentor Helps

Milano-Bicocca is a direct match for IMAT Mentor because it uses public IMAT admission. The platform can help structure Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, logical reasoning and timed practice while the official annual call remains the source of truth for dates, scoring, seats and ranking.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine in English at the University of Milano-Bicocca?

Yes. The University of Milano-Bicocca lists Medicine and Surgery as an English-taught single-cycle Medicine degree in class LM-41, delivered through the School of Medicine and Surgery.

Does Milano-Bicocca Medicine in English use public IMAT admission?

Yes. The course uses public Italian Medicine-in-English admission. Applicants should follow the annual MUR and Universitaly admission rules for Medicine and Dentistry in English.

Where is Milano-Bicocca Medicine and Surgery based?

The English-taught Medicine and Surgery program is connected to the University of Milano-Bicocca School of Medicine and Surgery and is based in Bergamo, with a clinical context connected to Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital.

How long is the Medicine and Surgery course at Milano-Bicocca?

The official course page lists Medicine and Surgery as a 6-year single-cycle degree in class LM-41.

How many seats does Milano-Bicocca Medicine in English have in 2026/27?

MUR 2026/27 Table B (D.M. 1005) lists Milano-Bicocca Medicine and Surgery with 40 seats for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy and 20 seats for non-EU candidates resident abroad.

What is the public English admission-test format?

The MUR 2026/27 decree (D.M. 1005) sets 60 questions in 100 minutes, covering reading and knowledge, logical reasoning and problems, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Future applicants must verify the current decree.

How much are University of Milano-Bicocca Medicine fees?

Milano-Bicocca is a public university, so fees follow the university's annual fee and funding rules rather than a fixed private tuition price. Applicants should use the current Bicocca fee page before budgeting.

Can IMAT Mentor help with Milano-Bicocca?

Yes. Because Milano-Bicocca Medicine in English uses public IMAT admission, IMAT Mentor can support Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, reasoning, reading practice, timed simulations and revision planning.

Sources

Last updated: October 2026.

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